The Renaissance of The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital was a major step in the rebirth of our facilities. As with the renaissance period, this campus renewal provides patients, families and staff with feelings of enlightenment and hope. The atmosphere created is one of humanism with respect for each individual, and one of reflection by incorporating the unique characteristics and history of the city of Toledo.

The sense of arrival to the campus has been transformed with the creation and realignment of ProMedica Parkway, formerly Oatis Avenue, into a tree-lined boulevard. The new site design simplifies pedestrian and vehicle traffic in and out of parking garages and surface lots, providing clear and obvious wayfinding.

The creation of two separate and distinctive entry points for Toledo Children’s Hospital and The Toledo Hospital provides patients and visitors with exceptional comfort and convenience in age-appropriate environments.

In the spirit of renewal and vitality, the new 10-level building is light, reflective and thoughtful. Elegant, refined details utilizing timeless materials of concrete and glass create an experience that represents the hospitals’ commitment to state-of-the-art medical services combined with compassionate, personalized care. The colorful, curvilinear canopy and entry for Toledo Children’s Hospital reflects a child’s playfulness, yet integrates into the overall design.

The interior design guiding principle is based upon the idea of discovery, for both children and adults. The design embraces this philosophy and is represented with the healing elements of air, water, sun and earth. Icons representing the elements are integrated into the design of the flooring, graphics, hand-painted murals, illuminated art glass and patterns in the Terrazzo flooring.

As one travels through the facility, the story of the icons and their significance are unveiled gradually, promoting the idea of discovery. The subtle backdrop for the interiors is punctuated with moments of dramatic color, light and texture that create memorable focal points along the public pathways.

The atrium contributes to the environment, offering a lasting first impression. It spans two stories and provides a sunny and cheerful gathering space. The atrium also promotes easy wayfinding between the existing patient care buildings and the new tower.

• provide outdoor views with floor-to-ceiling glass
• provide overnight sleeping accommodations for families
• create zoned and efficient spaces for patients, families and caregivers
• reduce stress levels and promote healing with warm colors, non-institutional lighting, and appropriately scaled and comfortable furniture
• provide wireless Internet access

The art collection throughout the facility was specially selected to promote a dynamic environment while supporting the hospitals’ vision of creating an atmosphere of healing and wellness.

Signature pieces of art that echo the healing elements found throughout the building have been placed in both hospital lobbies. In The Toledo Hospital lobby, “The Elements” by Teresa Camozzi is a statuesque and stately representation of nature. “Life in Motion,” by Helma Groot, is a whimsical fabric mobile that hangs from the ceiling of the Toledo Children’s Hospital lobby.

Hand-painted murals by local artist Carol Sicha grace walls throughout the building and depict the healing elements while adding warmth to the space.